Crime & Safety

After Mooresville Search, Homicide Suspect Nabbed: Here's Where

A stolen vehicle driven by King, who authorities said was wanted for a homicide in Randolph County, was found in a Mooresville park.

Saturday, a stolen vehicle believed to be driven by Brian Cody King was found in Edgemoor Park in Mooresville.
Saturday, a stolen vehicle believed to be driven by Brian Cody King was found in Edgemoor Park in Mooresville. (Mooresville Police Department)

MOORESVILLE, NC — A homicide suspect from Randolph County who is believed to have ditched a stolen car in a Mooresville park has been located, according to Mooresville Police Department.

According to MPD, Brian Cody King was wanted by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office on charges related to a homicide in their jurisdiction.

On Saturday, April 3, a stolen vehicle believed to be driven by King was found in Edgemoor Park, located at 630 Ridgecrest Drive, prompting a search of the area by law enforcement, K-9 officers and drones.

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By Sunday, however, the search was over.

"King was located in Cornelius and has been arrested," MPD said in a statement.

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